Spicy Charred Chicken With Papaya Salsa - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp salt flakes
None None Lemon wedges, to serve
None None FOR THE PAPAYA SALSA
1 small papaya, seeded, peeled and diced
1 None avocado, seeded, peeled and diced
1/2 None red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
1 None lemon, juiced
2 tsp brown sugar
1 None long red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Preparation
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Score chicken breasts on one side, at 3/4-inch intervals. Place in a shallow dish. Mix oil, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in a small bowl. Rub all over chicken. Refrigerate at least 15 mins to marinate.
Preheat the grill to medium. Grill chicken 5-7 mins each side, until cooked through and lightly charred. Let stand, loosely covered with foil, 5 mins.
Meanwhile, for the papaya salsa, combine all ingredients in a bowl and season to taste.
Slice chicken. Serve with salsa and lemon wedges.
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